DRIVING AT NIGHT
According to some research traffic death rates are three times greater at night than during the day. Yet many of us are unaware of night driving's special hazards or don't know effective ways to deal with them.
Driving at night is more of a challenge than many people think. It's also more dangerous.
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Road Safety and Avoiding Animals on the Road
Background info
Road users have to be attentive to more than the risks posed by other road users. They also have to be alert to the dangers of animals on the road. As urban areas continue to push outward and displace animals from their natural habitats and as traffic continue to increase every year, ...more
WHAT IF MECHANICAL FAILURE CAUSES THE CAR TO STOP?
Involuntary stop
What do you do when your car suddenly stops? Reach for your cellphone, certainly. Meanwhile, it's always a good idea to try to find the fault. If the breakdown is accompanied by clanking noises, or if some of the wheels have locked up, then it's ...more
Background informationThe windscreen is an often neglected component of the vehicle. The windscreen is much more important than a mere screen between you and other road users. The safety needs stretch far beyond the obvious requirement of visibility for the driver! In today's vehicles, windscreens are an important component of the vehicle...more
Faulty brakes have been the cause of many accidents. It is important to have your car well maintained and ready for any emergencies. If your brakes do not work, you do not stop..!
Have your brake fluid checked regularly.
If your vehicle have a brake fluid leakage you will normally notice the inside of one or more...more
Towing of Vehicles
The National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996) and the National Road Traffic Regulations published in Government Notice No. R.225 of 17 March 2000 stipulate the regulatory requirements for Towing of Vehicles.
Regulation 330. No person shall operate a vehicle on a public road towing another vehicle
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